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1. Report: Iran Hangs 2 Men Convicted of Spying

   Sun, 19 May 2013

   Iran 's state radio says authorities gave the CIA intelligence on Iran , were hanged. The report didn't men were arrested or tried. Iran occasionally says it has dismantled individuals on espionage charges. Tehran accuses Israel and the U.S out a military option against Iran 's nuclear facilities.
2. Cannes Helps Actors Bejo and Rahim Cross Borders

   Sat, 18 May 2013

   new boyfriend with a young son, and an Iranian ex who has returned after four years to finalize Bejo, as for Rahim, working with the Iran director was a dream come true. "The Past followed by a four-month shoot. With its Iranian director and largely French cast, it's
3. Column: Restore Wrestling, Give Others Fair Shot

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   Putin vowed to do what he could to overturn it. The U.S. and Iran , two nations that rarely agree on anything, became wrestling Pyramids). The top players come from nations such as Malaysia and Egypt that aren't traditional Olympic powerhouses, spreading the
4. Global News Quiz for May 18-19

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   company started cross-border take-away deliveries from Egypt into Gaza this week? 4. This weekend, Burma's President the name of its capital? 5. The United States took on Iran this week. But in what sport and where? 6. This week show solidarity with austerity in Spain? 14. Which former Iranian leader has announced he wants to stand in next month's election to succeed President Ahmadinejad ? 15. The Cannes Film Festival began this week. But what
5. Iran's Farhadi and China's Jia Make Cannes Splash

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   by Academy Award-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, is fall foul of restrictions. Iran 's Ministry of Culture and it on your innermost self." Iran 's authorities have long had an the country. It follows an Iranian man (actor-director Ali
6. Iran May Ban Candidates Who Seek Ties With US

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   The head of Iran 's constitutional watchdog says it may hope that international sanctions over Tehran 's disputed nuclear program will end if has had no diplomatic relations with Iran since 1979. No high-profile candidate
7. Bombs at Mosques in Northwest Pakistan Kill 13

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   Pakistan has turned to neighboring Iran to help deal with the crisis. Iran provides electricity to several financial transactions with many Iranian banks because of the country's electricity by exporting wheat to Iran . "This food supply doesn't under international sanctions Iran is facing," Ashraf said

Videos

1. 
   Iran , US Show Diplomatic Triumph in Wrestling Exposition

   Sat, 18 May 2013

   end syria 's civil war, vowing he rare moment, athletes from iran coming to new york city to recent reporting from inside iran we were told the iranians had been invited to the u Reporter: Our recent trip to iran and that rare access to the share the same stage as the iranians . In the corner jordan burrows. He beat iran for the gold. Even still his name. Soon after, the iranian president waving to the crowd

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   end syria's civil war, vowing he would never step down. To a very rare moment, athletes from iran coming to new york city to compete. During our recent reporting from inside iran we were told the iranians had been invited to the u.S. But no one could tell us if both governments would allow it to happen. Reporter: Our recent trip to iran and that rare access to the streets. You might remember we were there when we heard of something extraordinarily rare, iran and america sharing the same stage. After several requests we were allowed in. At first not all of us. The guard telling us our female producer couldn't go in. She can not come? No. We kept asking and they finally allowed her in, one of the only women in this entire arena where american wrestlers were invited to share the same stage as the iranians . In the corner jordan burrows. He beat iran for the gold. Even still when his name was called there -- chanting his name. Soon after, the iranian president waving to the crowd watching the iranians and the americans on the map. And that nod from the president when he noticed our crew from america. At the time we had been told these wrestlers from iran had been invited to come here. This week they came to new york's grand central station, the first u.S. Appearance by the iranian wrestling team in a decade. As the iranian coach celebrates a victory in that moment, the american coach marking a diplomatic plan. Any time you can use wrestling as the bridge to bring countries like iran and the u.S. Together, it's great. Reporter: That american wrestler jordan was right there. It's a mutual respect between us and iranian wrestlers. Reporter: His message reminding us of a photo and a tweet asking who says iran and america don't get along. Reporter: That team now heading home, their trip shorter than expected. The iranians beat the americans in new york and were to compete again in l.A. The trip cut short, some speculating it was pressure
2. 
   Roundtable I: Cyber Security, Syria , and Iran

   Sun, 24 Feb 2013

   computer attacks that ran iran 's nuclear enrichment interesting. Now, the iranians . There's a company with russia. Give the syrian people an opportunity thing, it's a blow to iran if assad falls. Assad has been the ally of iran and hezbollah, terrorist have their shoulders in syria . Hezbollah is fighting in syria . This would be a strategic vote to iran . If assad falls. Our david muir spent a week in iran , in tehran , around the country christiane. The president ahmadinejad conceded that it's been revolutionary guard in iran is now taking on another conversation with the iranian ambassador here, who

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   office, president obama secretly ordered sophisticated attacks of computer attacks that ran iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. We have participated in cyber sabotage. That's what the chinese are saying. And it turns out, what if china

   there be anything wrong if united states was trying to sabotage the iran's nuclear program? Those kind of things happen. Here's the difference, if someone comes into your office and steals your sensitive intellectual property
3. 
   'This Week': Israel Hits Syria

   Sun, 5 May 2013

   But the target, apparently iranian missiles that could be used shipment of long-range, iranian -made, missiles bound for to be happening here. An iranian military official, the top Boots on the ground in syria . But the pressure is building israel is sending a signal to iran , to hezbollah, and possibly self-defense. Clearly, iran is shipping more precise-guided These wars in afghanistan and iraq have cost every american continue the pressure on iran . Otherwise, we're going

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   do a whole lot more to address that. The issue here and syria's almost a distraction here. The weapons moving through syria because it's completely destabilized. We have to focus on how we can demonstrate our support of israel and continue the pressure on iran Otherwise, we're going to create more problems inside syria That's the point. If my geography is correct. For weapons to get from iran to syria they have to go through iraq Overfly. If we had better allies in iraq -- if we had better allies in general. This president is going to reset our relationship with russia. That would put pressure on assad. And reset all of the relationships in the world to leverage power to bring peace. And none of that has come. Iran is the real issue. Weapons have passed through syria to iran . And will continue to because we don't follow-up on anything we say we're going to do. There are not good options. But
4. 
   ABC Digital Report: Obama, Turkish PM Discuss Support in Syria

   Thu, 16 May 2013

   promote our shared prosperity and Iran where we agree. It is critical has the region the issue of Syria . Under the prime minister's of humanitarian aid to the Syrian people including those refugees ending this damaged blood and in Syria and illegitimate demands of don't have to prevent says Syria from becoming an area bridges talk about his to. And men Iraq it was also another any of

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   time on an issue that has -- the region the issue of Syria . Under the prime minister's leadership the Turkish people have shown extraordinary generosity. To the Syrians who have found refuge in Turkey and I know this is a heavy burden. I've made it clear again today that the United States is -- to keep on helping. Countries of the region including Turkey shoulder this burden. Doing our part as a major donor of humanitarian aid to the Syrian people including those refugees in Turkey. And we're gonna keep working with our Turkish partners to deliver the food shelter and medicine that's needed to save lives. At the same time. We're going to keep increasing the pressure on the outside -- And working with the Syrian opposition. Prime -- has -- at the forefront of the international -- effort to push for a transition to a democratic Syria without. A -- a -- And -- is gonna play an important role as we bring representatives of the regime and opposition together in the coming weeks we both agree. That Assad needs to go. He needs to transfer power to a transitional body. That is the only way that we're gonna resolve this crisis we're gonna keep working for a Syria that is free from -- -- turning. That is intact and inclusive of all ethnic and religious groups. And that's a source

   in our discussions that's. In the inflicting to the regional -- uses Syria and this was the top of arts and lemons and listen each city a lieutenant. Trying to -- -- Syria should it not only are we discussing -- we talked about what has this happened so finally talked about what can be done in the future. And this -- we -- Viewed that overlap as the prisoners. It's just says ago Deutzman we will continue to and disgust as he shown rates as detailing I'm -- -- It is evening there but they didn't tell you that religions Islam on the most ending this damaged blood and -- in Syria and -- -- illegitimate demands of the people by establishing a new government. I'll look at to areas where we envelope full agreement with -- I think it's a sadistic tendencies -- forcing the opposition and says and in. And outside and in by the is leaving. Are important issues we also -- that they don't have to prevent says Syria from becoming an area bridges organization's appeals agreed that. And chemical weapons should not be used it's all -- -- and their rights should learn to secure that these are all a priority areas. -- for all of us you know that we discussed what needs to be Dunston on these issues at the prison and this evening we'll continue to to talk about his -- to. And men -- Iraq -- it was also another any of the special class on regional issues -- prosecuted you'll listen. The protest French addictions in Iraq and listen -- -- The -- and ensuring the participation of all political groups in the elections. -- post very important in

   that it is inclusive and representative of all the people inside of Syria . The steps that we need to take to continue to strengthen the capacity. The Syrian . Opposition that are on the ground. Fighting to protect themselves from. BS averaging. And that we continue to. Try to mobilize the entire international community. To put more and more pressure on -- -- that he recognizes that he's no longer legitimate. And that he needs to go in that we are able to move to a political transition in which. The institutions inside of Syria . Are still functioning. But we have a representative. Multi ethnic multi. Religious. Bodies. That can bring about democracy and peace -- --
5. 
   Escalating Tensions in Syria Raise Call for US Intervention

   Sun, 5 May 2013

   attack in two days tonight one Syrian official calling it it declaration bombing goes up in smoke. Syria said Israel struck three military not accept being humiliated Syria 's Information Minister said reportedly against a shipment of Iranian made missiles. Heading to into the wrong hands. That Syria 's war becomes a regional already dangerous tensions with Iran Israel. Didn't confirm it

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   Rising tensions after those airstrikes on Syria just as President Obama debates whether to get involved there it is widely believed Israel with air strikes of its own. Although Israel has not said anything publicly they are not denying this and some dramatic pictures overnight those rockets fired -- Damascus. Witnesses say the rockets hit the capital for hours lighting up the nighttime sky. And sending pillars of smoke into the year. This was the second attack in two days tonight one Syrian official calling it it declaration of war. And so what if anything does the White House do now. ABC's Alex walk Ortiz in Jerusalem tonight. -- On the massive fireball to rocket finds its target mobile -- Shouts of god is great as one of the military sites that Syria accuses Israel of bombing goes up in smoke. Syria said Israel struck three military targets around the capital Damascus including a research center that reportedly developed chemical weapons. Look at better and that is -- we will not accept being humiliated Syria's Information Minister said angrily he warned that the Israeli attack quote it opens the door to all possibilities. Sunday's attacks come just two days after another Israeli airstrike reportedly against a shipment of -- Iranian made missiles. Heading to the militant group Hezbollah. America's main concerns in this conflict are that advanced missiles or chemical weapons could fall into the wrong hands. That Syria's war becomes a regional war leading to a possible US intervention which would raise already dangerous tensions with Iran Israel. Didn't confirm it was behind the latest attacks but moved to a -- -- iron dome antimissile batteries into the north
6. 
   Inside Iran : Iranians Face Drug Shortage

   Thu, 21 Feb 2013

   from damascus, we head now to iran . And, a new, defiant challenge muir is reporting live from tehran tonight. David? Reporter: Diane, good evening again from iran this evening. The inspectors days before the u.S. And iran are back at the negotiating here, you'll hear from the iranian people with spoke with today biggest pharmacies in central tehran , having heard life-saving

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   And from damascus, we head now to iran . And, a new, defiant challenge from that country, a country filled with nuclear ambition. And once again, abc's david muir is reporting live from tehran tonight. David? Reporter: Diane, good evening again from iran this evening. The inspectors who say they've discovered advanced centrifuges installed at one of iran's main nuclear facilities. They say it's proof that iran can speed up the process to a nuclear weapon. Iran says it has no such ambition, but the state department, diane, reacting quickly tonight, calling this further escalation, a provocative step, just days before the u.S. And iran are back at the negotiating table. And tonight, right here, you'll hear from the iranian people with spoke with today, many of whom say they're the ones caught in the middle. Allowed rare access to the streets here, today, we went in search of one of the biggest pharmacies in central tehran , having heard life-saving medicine is now running out. Hello. Reporter: This doctor runs the pharmacy. Right now, we are running low on every category of medicine. Reporter: And he points straight to those tightening u.S. Sanctions, meant to force iran's leaders to change course on their nuclear program, now affecting everyone. Even patients buying medicine. All of it because money in and out of iran is nearly frozen. But because of that money flow, it has stopped some of the drugs from coming in? Yes, because you are a manufacturer of a drug, you want your money. When I can't pay you, how can you send the medicine to me? Reporter: And that's all because of the sanctions? That's right. Reporter: Cameras are rarely allowed free reign in iran . But we ask him to allow us inside the pharmacy and he takes us. Is this crowd typical, the size of this
7. 
   Iran Projects New Power

   Sat, 5 Aug 2006

   focused. On the role that Iran is playing in financing ABC's Jim has more from the Iran in capital. Become. Events Lebanon now. But it's Iranian military support for Hezbollah officials most. They believe Iran has supplied his Mo Lewis Tel Aviv. Do you many Iranians tell us their country is miracle. The official Iranian government position is Morning America Jim shoot ABC Tehran . And help us understand this Iran Hezbollah alliance who before this cease fire. But Iran has also a senator's that region are Sunnis Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabian for Shiites but now has And Iran and much of Iraq Shiites there seemed to

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   any of its citizens go to Israel and Lebanon now. But it's Iranian military support for Hezbollah the concerns US and Israeli officials most. They believe Iran has supplied his Mo Lewis thousands of missiles from the short range Katyusha rockets. Two more sophisticated long range guided missiles like the one that disabled an Israeli warship and others which it's feared. Could strike into the heart of Israel Tel Aviv. Do you many Iranians tell us their country is too many problems -- -- to worry about Hezbollah. Many is that we have a sick economy he said if we manage to -- every morning would be a miracle. The official Iranian government position is Hezbollah doesn't need Iranian support it can defeat Israel on its own and -- Good Morning America Jim shoot -- ABC -- Tehran . And help us understand this Iran Hezbollah alliance who joined live now from San Diego by political scientist -- -- fellow. At the council on foreign relations author of the new book the Shia revival we thank you for getting up early in the west -- thanks for being with us. -- What extent is Iran involved in all of this we know they're providing the rockets but are they calling the shots. -- probably -- -- -- with Hezbollah very closely. Because Hezbollah would not escalate the war to the next level. Without consulting Iran and Iran would -- very careful about bringing itself in the middle of this conflict you can do you anticipate them then encouraging. A shot in the Tel Aviv. You know I think Iran would not do so very easy the Iran is eager -- as -- it doesn't get destroyed. And the popularity that he has gained with some remaining case before this cease fire. But Iran has also -- a senator's strong signals safe if things get out of hand they may do so but not very easy. OK let's pull out and look at the region as a whole because everything it seems there is connected many of our friends in that region are Sunnis Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabian for years. They contain the Shiites but now has -- And Iran and much of Iraq Shiites there seemed to be rising up is there a huge power shift going on in what does that mean. There -- a power shift going on that we didn't follow these countries like in Iraq also in Lebanon itself as Hezbollah is asserting itself. But across the region was seeing it on and Hezbollah forming an -- says that has pretty much hijacked the Palestinian cause. And I mean what -- -- power shift -- mean for us in Iraq . For example and we just saw yesterday massive rallies. But -- -- -- leading his people it seems to be that what's happening in northern Israel Lebanon is firing up all the Shiites in Iraq what does this mean for American troops. It is it is at risk factor that is very deep cultural and historical ties between Lebanon and Iraq for instance not let us others. I'm he actually comes from rather on -- -- and yet his grand uncle. Was the supreme leader of Iraq of Lebanon's Shiites in the 1960s. So they care very deeply about Lebanon and therefore there is a risk. Your book recommends engaging Iran . These days instead of isolating as his current US policy much the way Henry Kissinger talk to the Chinese -- Ronald Reagan. Talk to the Soviet Union there but those were Communists these are -- hobbyists will that work. What Iran uses religious fanaticism to its advantage but ultimately be much like China of the 1960s it has regional ambitions. And it's. Creating